Explore different techniques for use and preparation of exciting ingredients used in Latin American cooking, such as jicama, yuca and plantains. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 10. $65. Midway Community Kitchen, 505 W. Rosemary St, Chapel Hill. 919-280-0895, midwaycommunitykitchen.com.

Culinary Treats from the Garden

Learn how to make the most of your summer harvest and eat tasty treats from the garden. 11 a.m. Aug. 11. $10. The Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay-Varina. 919-552-0590,

Celebration of Summer Sweet Corn

Grilled, raw, on the cob or off, fresh sweet corn is one of the best parts of summer! Sheri Castle, accomplished cookbook author and one of our most popular instructors, will show you how to prepare new, tasty recipes. 6 p.m. Aug. 11. $50. Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. 919-929-7133, southernseason.com.

The Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinners are held each season and are hosted by owner and winemaker Jay Raffaldini. Each dinner features four seasonal food courses and four specially chosen wines to complement the food. 6-9 p.m. Aug. 13. $85 plus tax. Raffaldini Vineyards, 450 Groce Rd., Ronda. 336-835-9463, raffaldini.com.

Taste of the Triangle: Herons

This class will showcase the skills of Steven D. Greene from Cary’s famed Herons at The Umstead Hotel. Greene, nominated for the 2016 Best Chef in the Southeast award by the James Beard Foundation, will be teaming up with Heron’s pastry chef Jonathan Fisher, formerly of Chapel Hill’s acclaimed [ONE] restaurant. 6 p.m. Aug. 16. $50. Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. 919-929-7133, southernseason.com.

Cookbook Club: The Jemima Code

Southern Season’s new Book Club highlights recipes featured in acclaimed cookbooks. This quarter is focused on books nominated for 2016 James Beard Foundation (JBF) Awards. Join the Cooking School staff for this series of six weekly classes, with menus developed from these must-haves for your culinary library. 5 p.m. Aug. 17. $45. Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. 919-929-7133, southernseason.com.

The boys of Troop 391 will be selling plates of chicken and pulled pork, which include baked beans, slaw and a dinner roll. Drive thru and dine in options will be available, as well as delivery for purchases of 10 or more plates. In addition to the chicken and pork plate, the troop will also be selling Brunswick stew and pulled pork by the pound. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 19. $9 per plate. Garner United Methodist Church, 201 Methodist Dr., Garner. 919-772-2042, garnerumc.org.

Celebrate the Garden: Lucindy Willis

The summer is not over yet and the season still has plenty to offer. Popular veteran instructor Lucindy always shares wonderful menus and in this class she will teach one that celebrates the bounty of the season. 2 p.m. Aug. 21. $45. Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. 919-929-7133, southernseason.com.

Not For Wimps: Hot Peppers

Like heat? Lane Calaway grows peppers of all varieties in hydroponic units in his garden and peppers go in everything in his world. Learn how the flavor of peppers can really add to so many dishes. 6 p.m. Aug. 22. $45. Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. 919-929-7133, southernseason.com.

Wine and beer tastings

Wines of New Zealand

Join Fearrington House Wine Director Maximilian Kast for a look at the wines of New Zealand. Look at the many different wine regions from both the North and the South Islands, and talk about the effects of geology, geography and climate and how that relates the choice of grape varieties in this country. 6-8 p.m. Aug. 11. $35. The Fearrington Granary Restaurant, 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro. 919-542-2121, fearrington.com/eateries/the-fearrington-granary.

Toasts & Tunes Concert Series

Come join Cloer Family Vineyards and the RPM Band for a fun afternoon in the vineyard! Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and food. NO outside alcohol is permitted to be brought onto the property! Carpooling is encouraged! In case it is raining, please call the winery at 919-387-5760 to see if the event will be held! 2 p.m. Aug. 13. Free. Cloer Family Vineyards, 8624 Castleberry Rd., Apex. 919-387-5760, cloerfamilyvineyards.com.

Wines of the Danube

The second-largest river in Europe and the longest in the EU, the Danube is one of the most romantic rivers in the world. Traveling from Germany to the Black Sea it runs through ten different central and eastern European nations, and a plethora of outstanding wine regions. If you have an interest in Central and Eastern European wine regions this is the class for you. 6-8 p.m. Aug. 18. $35. The Fearrington Granary Restaurant, 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro. 919-542-2121, fearrington.com/eateries/the-fearrington-granary.

Wine Walk for Charity

On the Third Thursday of each month April through October visit Lafayette Village for a Wine Walk in support of a local charity. Participating merchants will be offering free wine tasting at their business. 6-8 p.m. Aug. 18. $10. Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Rd., Raleigh. 866-691-6560.

Blind Wine Tasting Class

Join Wine Director Maximilian Kast as he teaches how to analyse the sight, aromas, and palate of wine. Ever wonder exactly how oak tastes on a wine? Or what makes a wine buttery? What about those wines that smell like bell pepper or black pepper - what is the difference? Explore all of these and learn how to narrow down what is in your glass to the grape and where the wine comes from. 6-8 p.m. Aug. 25. $35. The Fearrington Granary Restaurant, 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro. 919-542-2121, fearrington.com/eateries/the-fearrington-granary.

Wine Down Wednesday

Wine Down after sunset with five unique wines selected that day for their charming characteristics (*discounted at half price) and paired with light hors d’oeuvres in a romantic and relaxing environment, including outdoor patio seating. 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Cafe Helios, 413 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh. 919-838-5177, cafehelios.com.

On this leisurely walk through the downtown streets of Chapel Hill & Carrboro the group will pause at up to six locations among the area’s finest and most unique establishments. Along the way, the streetscapes and local character will combine to reveal how unique and different each are despite their close proximity. 2:15-5:30 p.m. Saturdays. $45. Downtown Chapel Hill, Franklin St, Chapel Hill. 919-967-9440, trianglefoodtour.com

Triangle Food Tour: Downtown Cary

Get acquainted with Cary’s rich heritage while experiencing the flavors of the diverse downtown culinary landscape on this guided walking food tour. Journey with a small group through the heart of Cary’s downtown (often overlooked by Triangle residents), and you will quickly gain a sense of the history and culture that shaped this community. 2-5 p.m. Saturdays. $45. Ashworth Village, 200 S. Academy St., Cary. 919-388-8639, trianglefoodtour.com

Triangle Food Tour: Downtown Raleigh

Experience a guided culinary journey of sight and taste that spans all five downtown districts to sample a cross-section of some of Raleigh’s unique local restaurant venues, blended together with some forgotten historical tidbits that leaves you full of new insights on the downtown culinary landscape. 2-5:30 p.m. Saturdays, $45. Fayetteville St, Raleigh, trianglefoodtour.com

Taste Carolina: Raleigh Saturday Afternoon Tasting Tour

This tour is a fantastic way to get to know the heart of downtown. Included is food tastings at four unique, local restaurants plus dessert and a wine tasting. Tours begin at historic Fayetteville Street. 2 p.m. Saturdays. $55. Downtown Raleigh, Fayetteville St, Raleigh. tastecarolina.net

Taste Carolina: Raleigh Friday Afternoon Tasting Tour

The Friday Afternoon Tasting Tour begins on historic Fayetteville Street near the Capitol and heads over to the Seaboard Station/ Oakwood districts via the R Line, with a 20-minute history walk back downtown at the end of the tour. Food tastings at three restaurants that source ingredients locally, a beer and/ or wine tasting and dessert are included. 1:30 p.m. Fridays. $55. Downtown Raleigh, Fayetteville St, Raleigh. tastecarolina.net

Taste Carolina: Raleigh Dinner & Drinks Tours

The Friday and Saturday Dinner & Drinks Tours stay mostly close to historic Fayetteville Street and the Capitol but may walk to the Warehouse/ Gallery or Glenwood Avenue South Districts. These high-spirited tours include enough food to be considered dinner by most people, and include a number of drink pairings. Stops are subject to change based on restaurant availability. Tours include five stops: three varied restaurants for savory food paired with wine, beer or a cocktail, a speakeasy cocktail bar, and a sweet bite for dessert. 4 p.m. Fridays, 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. $69.50. Downtown Raleigh, Fayetteville St, Raleigh. tastecarolina.net

The Afternoon Tasting Tour is a fantastic way to experience six different Durham gems in one afternoon. The restaurants featured on this tour have lines out the door every day, but the delicious tastings are prepared and ready for the tour to just walk in and enjoy. 1:45 p.m. Saturdays. $50. Downtown Durham, Main St., Durham. tastecarolina.net

Taste Carolina: Durham Evening Tasting Tour

The Evening Tasting Tour includes food and drink tastings at five different restaurants and bars. The three restaurants featured on this tour are as farm-to-table as you will find and are all located in funky, rehabbed historic buildings. Chefs prepare substantial tour tastings all paired with small drinks. Also included on this tour is a craft cocktail demonstration and tasting, as well as dessert made from locally-milled flour and local dairy. 3:15 p.m. Saturdays. $65. Downtown Durham, Main St., Durham. tastecarolina.net

Taste Carolina: Historic Hillsborough Tasting Tour

Talk with chefs, owners, and farmers while exploring Hillsborough’s history and architecture. Enjoy the warmth and friendliness of the town and, of course, plenty of food, including handmade chocolates, famous scones, local beer, organic wine, and a stop at one of the most esteemed restaurants in the Southeast. 11 a.m. Saturdays. $50. Downtown Hillsborough, 100 Churton St., Hillsborough. tastecarolina.net

Taste Carolina: Culinary Carrboro & Chapel Hill Tour

This tour ties local ingredients to the restaurants that use them and typically includes food at four different restaurants, substantial tastings with farmers and vendors at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market, and a beer tasting. 11 a.m. Saturdays. $55. Downtown Carrboro, Greensboro St, Carrboro. tastecarolina.net

Taste Carolina: Chapel Hill & Carrboro Dinner & Drinks Tour

The Chapel Hill/ Carrboro Dinner & Drinks Tour includes visits to four to five different restaurants with a few drink pairings, plus beer and coffee tastings. 3:15 p.m. Saturdays. $65. Downtown Carrboro, Greensboro St, Carrboro. tastecarolina.net

Tobacco Road Tour: Durham Pub Crawl

The tour is designed for all types of guests seeking a unique and different downtown Durham experience. Join us for this fun 2 1/2-hour, 1-mile tour where you obtain special treatment at four of downtown Durham’s latest, hip and clever bars, restaurants and pubs! 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. $19. Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom, 324 Blackwell St. Suite 400, Durham. 919-433-0345, tobaccoroadtours.com

Tobacco Road Tour: Durham Dark & Mysterious Ghost Walk

The Durham Dark and Mysterious Ghost Walk is a family friendly 1.5-mile walking tour designed for adults and children, ages 8 years and older. The tour combines local ghost stories, folklore and local history. 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. $15. Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom, 324 Blackwell St. Suite 400, Durham. 919-433-0345, tylerstaproom.com.